ICU benefits
- Reduced scrap and re-work costs
- Continuous measurement and control
- Automatic adjustment of coating
- Consistency of application
- Audit trail
Foundry coating equipment
Product range
ICU – Intelligent coating unit
Flow coating equipment
Intelligent Coating Unit
The Intelligent Coating Unit (ICU) automates the process of measuring and controlling the dilution of refractory coatings to ensure the correct consistency is maintained and the properties required for optimum application are achieved. The process is continuous; ensuring that there is minimal coating variability throughout the day and eliminating operator dependence. Controlled coating density is the most reliable parameter in ensuring the applied layer of coating is at the correct thickness, which in turns leads to the best casting surface finish achieved consistently and repeatably. Further developments of the ICU concept since then have led to the launch of new modular and integrated solutions that extend its use to a wider range of foundries, and show payback on investment within a year of installation.
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Flow coating equipment
The equipment consists of three main parts: the pressure tank, the control box and the catchment tray. It operates on the principle of displacement of the coating from the tank via a flexible hose by use of low pressure compressed air. No other power source is required and the low degree of wear due to the absence of mechanically moving parts in contact with the coating is of special advantage.